Delaware Ridge Elementary vs Piper High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delaware Ridge Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Piper High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
913 students
| Measure | Delaware Ridge Elementary Kansas City, Kansas | Piper High Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 686 | #52 of 296 |
| National rank | #23899 of 50,301 | #9145 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 378 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delaware Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 47.2).
- •Delaware Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Delaware Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Piper High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 57.1%).
- •Delaware Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Piper High is the larger school with 913 students compared with 378.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Delaware Ridge Elementary better than Piper High?
On the Success Index (US), Delaware Ridge Elementary ranks higher (51.8 vs 47.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Delaware Ridge Elementary and Piper High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delaware Ridge Elementary: 378. Piper High: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delaware Ridge Elementary and Piper High rank in Kansas?
Delaware Ridge Elementary is 270th of 686 and Piper High is 52nd of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).